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RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

5 Two Plumbers 6 A Plumber & a Carpenter

A plumber is asking another plumber for A plumber and a carpenter are coordinating their
assistance. tasks.

A. I just finished roughing out the plumbing for A. How much longer will you be installing the
the water heater. cabinets?

B. Is it ready to hook up? B. I should be finished in about an hour.
A. Yes. Can you help me move it into place? A. Okay. Then I’ll be able to hook up the sink.
B. Sure. No problem. B. All right. See you in an hour.

7 Two Carpet Installers 8 Two Painters

A carpet installer is noticing that a co-worker needs Two painters are realizing they need to confirm
assistance. instructions.
A. You seem to be having trouble. A. Which color paint goes where?
B. I am. I’m having a problem cutting this carpet. B. I think the cream is for the wall and the blue is for
A. Let me see that carpet trimmer. Here, look! the trim.
It needs a new blade. A. Are you sure? I thought it was the other way—blue
B. You’re right. I’ll get one from the truck. for the wall and cream for the trim.
B. We’d better ask!

5 You’re a plumber. Ask another plumber for assistance.
6 You’re a carpenter. Coordinate a task with a plumber.
7 You’re a carpet installer. Notice a problem a co-worker is having and suggest a solution.
8 You’re a painter. You aren’t sure about some instructions. Discuss with a co-worker.
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